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    Initiales (en. Initials)

    i.ni.sjal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Letters representing a full name.
    His initials are J.D. for Jean Dupont.
    Ses initiales sont J.D. pour Jean Dupont.
    Abbreviation formed by the first letters of a word.
    The initials of the United Nations are UN.
    Les initiales de l'Organisation des Nations Unies sont ONU.
    A person's abbreviated signature.
    He always signs his letters with his initials.
    Il signe toujours ses lettres avec ses initiales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'initialis' meaning 'related to the beginning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have initials
    To possess an abbreviation of one's name.
    Avoir des initiales
    Initials in a document
    The use of the first letters to signify a person.
    Initiales dans un document
    Personal initials
    The letters that represent a person's identity.
    Initiales personnelles

    Related Words

    abbreviation
    Reduction of a word or phrase.
    abbreviation
    acronym
    Abbreviation formed from the initial letters of several words.
    sigle
    name
    Title or designation of a person or thing.
    nom

    Slang Meanings

    Informal use of initials to refer to someone.
    Everyone calls him J.D. for his initials.
    Tout le monde l'appelle J.D. pour ses initiales.
    Initials as a symbol of belonging.
    Wearing a sweater with your initials is in fashion.
    Porter un pull avec ses initiales est à la mode.